October 2009 Blog Posts (15)

Since the BIG news broke, I have been agonising. I don’t know whether I should consider this as a victory, justice, retribution, or insult. Like many Nigerians, home and abroad who heard or read the news of Bode George and his co-conspirators’ conviction and sentencing, the news was met with mixed feelings.

On the one hand, I was actually happy and felt good to know that a man of Bode George’s standing and calibre in Nigerian society and politics, could be convicted in our… Continue

According to the dictionary, bush-league is a reference to anything that is of an “inferior class or group; marked by a lack of sophistication or professionalism.”

But, I have a slightly different take on this expression. When I speak of the need for Republicans to return to the “Bush” leagues, I am referring to former president, George Herbert Walker Bush and his team of statesmen, former Secretary of State, James A. Baker, and… Continue

Check out the new Hip Hop movie "Up in the Attic. It's about teenagers growing up in the 1980's Hip Hop era and is filled with comedy, romance, drama and real life situations. At its core it’s an anti drug and pro education film and is a perfect tool for inter-generational dialogue and makes for the perfect holiday gift for teenagers!

Obama Administration Takes from American Farmers, Gives to Israel
Policy change slips in under the radar

Alison Weir
October 23, 2009

At a time of financial crisis in the United States in which thousands of Americans have lost their jobs and homes, an Israeli news service reports that President Obama has just signed a presidential memo eliminating a tariff on Israel that protected American dairy farmers and that raised money for the American… Continue

Black Republicans running for various offices this election cycle seem to be running from race while running their race. This is one of the most asinine things I have every seen, but not unexpected. This is why Black Republicans have no credibility within their own community.

Last week I was interviewed by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of FOXNews.com. The story was published this past Monday… Continue

LIKE SARAH PALIN, BILL COSBY JUST keeps on talking. He has shown up yet again with more comments lately on cable news, and on the lucrative lecture circuit, continuing to malign and slander African Americans (witness his latest middlebrow, psychobabble Walmark book, "Come on, People: On The Path From Victims to Victors" another mediocre tract contemptuous of real socio-political causality and of real…

Alison Weir has now uncovered additional information on Israeli organ trafficking and harvesting.

Following her CounterPunch article (http://www.ifamericansknew.org/cur_sit/sweden.html), the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs asked Alison to write a piece for them. In researching the subject further she found even more somewhat explosive information on the topic, largely from Israeli… Continue

Alison Weir has now uncovered additional information on Israeli organ trafficking and harvesting.

Following her CounterPunch article (http://www.ifamericansknew.org/cur_sit/sweden.html), the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs asked Alison to write a piece for them. In researching the subject further she found even more somewhat explosive information on the topic, largely from Israeli… Continue

Bronx Residents Call the Community to Action to Demand a Voice in Responsible Development at the Kingsbridge Armory and Address Increasing Poverty, Overcrowded Schools, and Loss of Affordable Housing, Healthcare and Immigrant Rights

(Bronx, NY) –The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) will convene more than `1000 residents, from faith based congregations, community groups, schools, and tenant associations to address the challenge of creating living… Continue

Saturday’s show will feature several exciting guests. The first guest will be Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs for the U.S. Department of State. She will discuss her job and the career path that led to her current… Continue

In pondering the state of the Republican Party since last year’s election, I wondered what would happen if those involved in the party was sued in a court of law. If elected officials and activists were accused of being a Republican, would there be enough evidence to convict them?
According to the 2008 Republican platform, “This is a platform of enduring principle, not passing convenience-the product of the most open and transparent… Continue

The only images most Americans see on U.S. media about Africa is that of famine, war, or other tragedies. But, with a little effort, another view of Africa begins to emerge.

Last week I had the honor of spending a few days with the Honorable Peter Sinon, Executive Director of the African Development Bank. You can hear my interview with him this Saturday on my radio show (www.ustalknetwork.com).

The only images most Americans see on U.S. media about Africa is that of famine, war, or other tragedies. But, with a little effort, another view of Africa begins to emerge.

Last week I had the honor of spending a few days with the Honorable Peter Sinon, Executive Director of the African Development Bank. You can hear my interview with him this Saturday on my radio show (www.ustalknetwork.com).